Viviers tourism and travel guide
Visit Viviers: highlights and tourist information
France This Way comment: The town of Viviers contains some interesting buildings and a nice view across the Rhone, although the town is also rather neglected in places
Viviers is situated in the Ardeche department and Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region.
Important note
This page features a summary of highlights that you might like to explore near Viviers. For detailed visitor information see the Viviers travel guide.
Tourist classifications for Viviers include "secteur sauvegarde".
Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Viviers in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.
Popular places to visit nearby include Montelimar at 10 km and Alba-la-Romaine at 11 km.
Viviers, France: places to visit and attractions
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!
Saint-Montan
at 7 km (direction west-south-west)Climbing the steep cobbled streets to the castle at the top of the village...
See Saint-Montan guide
Montelimar
at 10 km (direction north-east), in the Drome departmentThe town of Montelimar is famous worldwide for its nougat - be sure to...
See Montelimar guide
Alba-la-Romaine
at 11 km (direction north-west)Larger than many of the Ardeche villages, Alba-la-Romaine also has a very picturesque historic...
See Alba-la-Romaine guide
La Garde-Adhemar
Most Beautiful Village at 11 km (direction south-east), in the Drome departmentLovely views, a medieval garden, a 12th century roman style church are just some...
See La Garde-Adhemar guide
Puygiron
at 14 km (direction east-north-east), in the Drome departmentThe small castle and pretty gardens add further to the charm of the small...
See Puygiron guide
Grignan
at 19 km (direction east-south-east), in the Drome departmentAs well as the castle that dominates the hillside village of Grignan you will...
See Grignan guide
Aigueze
Most Beautiful Village at 22 km (direction south-west), in the Gard departmentThe pretty village of Aigueuze, listed among the 'most beautiful villages in France', also...
See Aigueze guide
Gorges de l'Ardeche
Scenery at 22 km (direction west-south-west)The Gorges de l'Ardeche are one of the most scenic highlights in France, whether...
See Gorges de l'Ardeche guide
Vogue
Most Beautiful Village at 23 km (direction west-north-west)Dominated by its castle, the beautiful village of Vogue is one of our favourite...
See Vogue guide
Pont d'Arc
at 24 km (direction west-south-west)The small beach and beautiful setting make Pont d'Arc a very beautiful and popular...
See Pont d'Arc guide
Vallon Pont d'Arc
at 25 km (direction west-south-west)Because of the proximity to the Gorges de l'Ardeche and the lively holiday atmosphere...
See Vallon Pont d'Arc guide
Balazuc
Most Beautiful Village at 25 km (direction west)After exploring ancient Balazuc you descend further to reach the Ardeche river...
See Balazuc guide
Le Poet-Laval
Most Beautiful Village at 26 km (direction east), in the Drome departmentThe cobbled streets of ancient Le Poet-Laval are pedestrianized, which adds further to the...
See Le Poet-Laval guide
Mirmande
Most Beautiful Village at 27 km (direction north-north-east), in the Drome departmentThe medieval vilage of Mirmande retains its original ramparts and it really is one...
See Mirmande guide
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Markets in and near Viviers
- Donzere: market Saturday (5km)
- Le Teil: market Thursday (7km)
- Montelimar: market Wednesday & Thursday & Saturday & Friday (10km)
- Pierrelatte: market Friday (12km)
- Bourg-Saint-Andeol: market Wednesday (12km)
- Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux: market Tuesday (16km)
- Grignan: market Tuesday (19km)
- La Begude-de-Mazenc: market Tuesday (21km)
- Saint-Martin-d'Ardeche: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (22km)
- Saint-Martin-d'Ardeche: market Sunday (22km)
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Tourist attractions near Viviers, France
What to do at Viviers? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Viviers.
Grand sites of France
- Gorges de l'Ardeche (25km)
- Aven d'Orgnac (28km)
- Gorges du Gardon (35km)
Heritage sites
- Orange Roman Theatre (39km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
Regional Natural Parcs
- Monts d'Ardeche (41km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (11km)
- Abbaye d'Aiguebelle (Montjoyer) (13km)
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (16km)
- Abbatiale Sainte-Marie (Cruas) (21km)
- Cathédrale Notre Dame de Nazareth (Vaison-la-Romaine) (41km)
Remarkable gardens
- Jardin des herbes (11km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Grotte de Saint-Marcel (20km)
- Réserve naturelle nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche (23km)
- Cascades du Sautadet (35km)
- Bois de Païolive (41km)
- Dentelles de Montmirail (45km)
- Grotte de la Cocaliere (47km)
- Cascade du Ray-Pic (48km)
- Mont Gerbier de Jonc (55km)
Towns of Art and history
- Vaison-la-Romaine (41km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- La Ferme aux crocodiles (14km)
Geography and distances
Viviers is in the southern-centre of France at 29 kilometres from Privas, the department capital (general information: Viviers is 518 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Viviers
Canton: Viviers
Arrondissement: Privas
Department: Ardeche
Region: Rhone-Alpes
New region: Auvergne Rhône-Alpes
Postcode: 0
Distance to Viviers
from Privas (prefecture): 29 km
from Paris: 518 km
from Calais: 750 km
from Nice: 223 km
from Bordeaux: 418 km
from Strasbourg: 513 km
Getting here
For driving distances to Viviers from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 5 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Chateauneuf-du-Rhone, Donzere, Malataverne, Saint-Montan and Saint-Thome.
This page in French: Visiter Viviers